Thanks Brent. It is minimalistic, isn't it! But I like it :-) It took me only two weeks to go from frustration, to an idea, to having a new tailgate. I've got it to the 99% mark - it looks even better now that it's cleaned up and painted. Everything about the new tailgate has improved my dob: improved cooling potential now that the back is open; the collimation 'picture' in the eyepiece looks better now that the mirror is truly centred; the collimation springs are superior (longer and stiffer); I've removed the poorly performing collimation locking plate and bolts; and, it makes the dob look great! I just wish the clouds would p#$$ off so I could use it
